Sociological and philosophical perspectives on education in the Asia-pacific region / edited by Chi-Ming Lam and Jae Park. - Singapore : Springer, 2016. - xiv, 229 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book explores education from a sociological and philosophical perspective, focusing on issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It discusses educational aims, moral education, educational policy, and the East-West dichotomy. The book analyzes Hong Kong's language policy, internationalization policies, English education policies, and teacher education policies. It highlights the complexity of education issues and promotes research for culturally rooted educational policies and practice.

9789812879387 (hb.)


Education --Philosophy.
Education--Sociological aspects --Pacific Area--Philosophy.

370.116 / LAM/S